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China : one of the essential destinations for anyone who likes travelling. China is a motherland of cultures, language, art, literature, religions, and... of course cooking. Choose a photo gallery below to see the pictures I took in China. You can use these photos as a travel guide to China and see some pictures of Beijing, Chuandixia, Datong, Great Wall, Hong Kong, Macau, Miyun, Shanghai, Silver Pagodas, Tianjin, Tibet. All photos taken with a Canon EOS Digital SLR (DSLR). At the top of the page you can find a link to the conditions for using these pictures for free. You can also follow me on my Blog or on Twitter. Bon Voyage!

China Travel : if you are planning to travel to Beijing, in addition to the pictures below, you can also check a selection of the Best Hotels in Beijing.

Beijing : with more than 13 millions inhabitants, Beijing is a capital worth visiting for its long avenues, lovely hutongs, temples, monuments, nice restaurants and... traffic jams. Click the image to see my pictures of Beijing.

Chuandixia : with 70 Hutongs from the Ming Dynasty, the 400 years old village of Chuandixia is like an outdoor museum where you can even spend a night. Click the image to see my pictures of Chuandixia.

Datong : located in the northern part of the Shanxi Province (400km from Beijing), and once served as capital during the North Wei Dynasty, Datong offers many sites worth visiting. Click the image to see my pictures of Datong.

Great Wall : surely China's most famous feature. North of Beijing, in the Huai Rou County there is a stretch of the Great Wall in excellent conditions, away from the heavily touristed areas. Click the image to see my pictures of the Great Wall.

Hong Kong : spiced with history and modernity, post-colonial Hong Kong remains an exceptional fusion of East and West. Its transport network is efficient, the shopping centres are revered and the food excellent. Click the image to see my pictures of Hong Kong.

Longqingxia : section of river winding through towering rocks, the beautiful natural sight Longqingxia bares nicknames of Small Guilin and Small Three Gorges, and is famous for its ice sculptures during winter. Click the image to see my pictures of LongQingQia.

Macau : the oldest European settlement in Asia, Macau displays a brilliant contrast when compared to Hong Kong. Coming from Hong Kong to Macau is like travelling from London to Lisbon. Click the image to see my pictures of Macau.

Miyun : one day cycling and hiking in the countryside around Beijing, in Miyun Area. Cycle along small roads in the mountains. Great lunch with local people. Visit of the Black Dragon Pool. Click the image to see my pictures of Miyun.

Shanghai : the most notorious of Chinese cities, once known as the Paris of the East, Shanghai now calls itself the Pearl of the Orient ! Click the image to see my pictures of Shanghai.

Silver Pagodas : located in the north of Changping District, 50 kilometers from downtown Beijing, the pagoda forest was one of the eight greatest scenic spots of Beijing in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Click the image to see my pictures of the Silver Pagodas.

Tianjin : located in the northeast of the North China Plain, it is the closest seaport to Beijing, and also one of the biggest industrial and port cities in China. Click the image to see my pictures of Tianjin and its seaside of Bo Hai.

Tibet : Shangri-La, the Rooftop of the World, is a rich and beautiful land which has long exercised a siren's hold on the imagination of the travelers. Numerous Pictures of temples, monasteries and breathtaking landscapes. Click the image to see my pictures of Tibet.